Product features
The powerful post bed maschine
The powerful post bed machines from the M-TYPE series set new standards in functionality and flexibility. The robust construction in connection with the impressing performance parameters and the excellent equipment features of the CLASSIC variants make these machines an ideal operating means for demanding sewing operations in the field of medium-heavy duty sewing. This facilitates the processing of extreme thread and fabric thicknesses as well as a multitude of most different material.
Your benefits at a glance
Standard needle adaptor for three different needle systems
The subclasses of the H868 are equipped with a standard needle adaptor for three different needle systems
The standard needle adapter gurantuees an easy use of three different needle systems. A mechanical adaptation of the needle bar height is not necessary. The following needle systems can be used in conjunction with the needke adaptor of the H868: needle systems 328 (top), 7x23 (in the middle), 794 (bottom).
Sewing drive with DAC classic control incl. Operating panel OP1000
The large clearance (335 mm wide and 332 mm high) facilitates the handling of large area workpieces
Powerful and effective feeding system with bottom feed, needle feed and alternating top feed
Up to 12 mm long stitches for standard seams and decorative topstitching
The extremely high sewing foot lift up to 25 mm facilitates the feeding and removing of bulky workpiece
The sewing foot stroke up to 9 mm allows the safe climbing over differently high material plies
New hook technology with 3XL bobbin (40 mm bobbin diameter) for thread sizes up to Nm 8/3 max. or braided thread with a thickness of 1,2 mm
Max. sewing speed up to 1,800 stitches/min
Electronical needle positioning (“Jog-Dial” – with the functionality of an electronical hand wheel)
Additional automatic thread tension
Examples of use

Decorative single felled seams in the upholstery production

High-quality decorative stitching operations
Specifications
| Model | H868-190361 | H868-290361 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional thread tension, A= Automatic, Ma=Manual | ● A | ● A |
| Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar] | 0,7 / 6 | 0,7 / 6 |
| Bottom feed, needle feed and alternating foot top feed | ● | ● |
| Braided yarn max. | 0,8-1,2 | 0,8-1,2 |
| Clearance when Sewing/Lifting A = Sewing [mm] max. B = Lifting [mm] max. | A=15 / B=25 | A=15 / B=25 |
| Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) [mm] | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 |
| Electronical needle positioning | ● | ● |
| Integrated 2nd qick stroke adjustment Quick stroke adjustment via knee switch and foot stroke adjustable by dial with simultaneous automatic speed limitation according to the foot stroke and feeding length. | ● | ● |
| Integrated 2nd stitch length adjustment | ● | ● |
| Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer | ● | ● |
| Lockstitch (301) | ● | ● |
| Needle size [Nm] max. | 140-250 | 140-250 |
| Needle system [Nm max.] * depending on the sewing equipment | 7x23 / 328 / 794 | 7x23 / 328 / 794 |
| Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Oil maintenance indicator | ● | ● |
| Post bed machine with clearance C [mm] D [mm] | C=335 / D=332 | C=335 / D=332 |
| Program control, operating panel OP1000 | ● | ● |
| Quick stroke adjustment via knee switch and foot stroke adjustable by dial with simultaneous automatic speed limitation according to the foot stroke and feeding length | ● | ● |
| Rated power [W] max. | 375 W | 375 W |
| Seam backtacking A = Automatic, Ma= Manual ***= programmable, stitch length 0,5-6,5mm | ● A | ● A |
| Sewing foot lift, automatic | ● | ● |
| Sewing Material SL = very light / L= light / LM = light to medium heavy / M= medium heavy / MS = medium heavy to heavy / S = heavy | M / MS | M / MS |
| Single needle | ● | – |
| Stitch length [mm] max. | 12 | 12 |
| Stitches/min. max. *= depending on foot stroke **= depending on foot stroke and stitch length *** = in case of twin needle / three needle version less speed possible – dependent on needle distance ****= selectable per step *****= depending on the use of the stitch loosening device ******= max. 2,500 stitches in combination with conversion kit “Heavy” *******= The sewing speed depends on the type of cam used | 1.800* | 1.800* |
| Stroke of the alternating sewing feet [mm] max. | 9 | 9 |
| Synthetic [Tkt.] max. * = Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 10/3, max. thread size Unterfaden: Tkt. 20/3 ** = Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 15/3; max. thread size Unterfaden: Tkt. 40/3 | 8 / 3 | 8 / 3 |
| Two needles Needle distance [mm] max. | – | ● 3-30 |
| Vertical hook, extra large (3XL, Ø 40 mm) | ● | ● |
| Weight, sewing head [kg] | 72 | 74 |
● Standard ○ Optional
Catalogue
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